[IamBatman]

I had a change of plans... I was going to make a housing to mount the camera near the roof (so I can see my blindspots) but the multivex mirrors worked so well I decided to mount it on the intended location: the license plate.

I did make one mod: I added a switch and connected the power directly to camera, so I can use the camera as a rear view mirror to see directly behind me (instead of wiring to the backup light and only able to see behind me while backing up). I will post pictures later of the switch, but its basically a push on/push off switch from radio shack mounted to a bracket and secured using 3m double sided adhesive and the screw on the shifter console.

I was mostly impressed the night performance of the camera, it seems with a slight bit of light, it can make out details better then the side view mirrors. I was under the impression these cheap cameras would be useless at night. The headlights didn't totally wash out the camera, but you do see a white blob so you know a car is there.

the first pic is a night view with street light. (car is stationary but the quality is the same while moving)
the second pic is night view in total darkness with the backup light on.